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As a WSoC integration and validation engineer, you will be responsible for the integration and optimization of physical layer (PHY) components in wireless communication systems.

Description

Your role will involve chip-level bring-up and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions.","responsibilities":"Design, integrate and validate PHY layer components for wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB, etc.).

Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal modulation, demodulation, filtering, and error correction to enhance wireless performance.

Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up, including power-on testing, debug, and validation of PHY interfaces, PHY/RF/MAC functionalities and performance.

Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues at the chip level, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.

Design, execute and automate directed PHY/MAC testing scripts, which control and setup RF test equipment and RF chips.

Validate and characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside RTL, PHY, RF, MAC, and board designers.

Bring-up and take to production state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication system algorithms for different wireless connectivity applications.

Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test result; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience in wireless communications, with a strong focus on PHY layer design and integration.

Solid understanding of DSP concepts and experience with implementing DSP algorithms in real-time systems.

Experience with chip-level bring-up, including familiarity with tools and techniques for hardware debugging.

Experience with PHY/RF/MAC Verification.

Experience of RF parametric testing such as EVM, ACPR, Rx sensitivity, blocker testing.

Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, DMM's.

Python programming is highly desirable.

Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB.

Verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,000 and $308,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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